So Much Sass!

Community Manager from Calichusetts. Always up for an adventure. Jazz personality, G mentality. Co-Founder of So I Made You A Mixtape.

[rollingwiththephatness]

SWV - I’m So Into You (1992) 

“I’m so into you

I don’t know what I’m gonna do (don’t know what to do)

Boy you got me so confused (I’m so confused)

I don’t know what I’m gonna do”

I am elated that we’re already having a Sisters With Voices moment on this blog. SWV (Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” Johnson and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons) are one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. As of 2015, they’ve sold 25 million records, and yet I feel like they’re often overshadowed by their peers. It says a lot that they’re one of the only girl groups from the New Jill Swing era who are still out here making music and getting money.

It’s no secret that the 90s were all about the ladies. SWV stands out because they were always a bit raw, both in their attitude but also in their natural talent. Born and bred New Yorkers, they weren’t as polished as En Vogue, didn’t have the big personalities like TLC (or at least weren’t marketed as such), but with their classic album It’s About Time, they solidly created and sustained their place in music history.

Keep reading

[somuchsass]

Hi strangers, I’m making my return to Tumblr in the form of a new music blog dedicated to 90s hip-hop and R&B, deconstructing one song at a time. Hope you dig it! Let me know if you want to see any specific songs featured in a future post. LYLAS!

[somuchsass]

Nothing like receiving a holiday mix in the mail (accompanied by chocolate treats) to get you in the spirit! Thanks so much to my Secret SIMYAM Santa buddy for the tunes. I'm digging the new discoveries (the cuts from The Format and Echosmith) and of course the classics ("Nutmeg" by John Legend + Nightmare Before Christmas = happy Alison).

Click here to head over to Spotify to listen to the full playslist (minus a few tracks because techonology). Happy Holidays everyone!

[simyam]

A friendly reminder to those of you participating in our #SantaSIMYAM Mixtape Exchange: Get those mixtapes out! :)

We’ll be having our #SantaSIMYAM party this Friday, December 18th, where we’ll all be sharing pictures (or full playlists) of our just-received mixtapes online (can be Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram - your choice!). Just remember to include the hashtag, #SantaSIMYAM, so we can find your post and share it.

So, if you haven’t already, make sure you get your mix in the mail and on its way to your Secret Santa ASAP. 

Let us know if you have any questions, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with!

Alison + John 

[somuchsass]

I’ve sent mine out - have you? 

[sabonhomeblog]

[somuchsass]

I feel this so hard in my soul. 

[somuchsass]

Putting an extra bounce in my step today.

[connorcillium]

when you said you’re “proficient with excel” on your resume but then you actually have to use it

[somuchsass]

I’ve been applying to jobs all day, and they all require me to have a Master’s degree and have 10 years of experience. So basically, what I gather is that if I had started working when I was 12 years old instead of pretending to be Janet Jackson while dancing on top of my Minnie Mouse bedsheets, I would totally be employed right now.

[somuchsass]

It’s very, very weird to think that I was also unemployed around this time all the way back in 2008, when I first joined Tumblr. 

Also weird: Not much has changed. 

[simyam]

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the deadline to join the #SantaSIMYAM Mixtape Exchange! 

Sign up now and make sure you’re a part of the SIMYAM Season of Giving.

Talk soon!

Alison + John 

[somuchsass]

I’m already hard at work on my mix. Come join us! 

[simyam]

Join So I Made You A Mixtape’s First Secret Santa Exchange! #SantaSIMYAM

Happy Holidays y’all! We thought we’d do something a bit different this year by hosting an official SIMYAM Secret Santa Mixtape Exchange. 

How is this different from normal SIMYAM rounds? 

You’ll still be sending a custom mixtape of your own creation to a blogger friend. However, this time, instead of us being in charge of organizing and partnering up people, we’ll be leaving it up to Elfster, a gift exchange platform.

How does it work? 

1. RSVP through Elfster.com to join. It’s totally free! Make sure you add your physical and email addresses to your profile when you join so your matchup can send you their mix. Also put in your Tumblr or blog URL if you have one. Only the person who is matched up with you will be able to see your information. 

Note: Elfster has some features that aren’t applicable for our exchange, so feel free to avoid the Wish List option when it prompts you do to so. 

2. Get Your Match. The registration cut-off day is November 30 (!). After that, Elfster will draw names. You will receive an email with your matchup’s name the next day.

3. Send your mixtape so they receive it by December 18th. The theme of your mix can be whatever you like! Holiday, winter or even just songs you’re digging right now. Make sure you include a card with a nice message and your tracklist. You can also choose to wrap it up and fill your package with candy or other holiday goodies. Make it your own!

December 18th #SantaSIMYAM Party

On December 18th, take a picture of the mixtape you received and post it to Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. If you want to upload the mix and publish it via Spotify, that works too. Hashtag it with #SantaSIMYAM. 

After that, go ahead and reveal yourself to the person you gave your gift to and spread some holiday cheer. Making mixtapes and making friends is sure to give you the warm fuzzies. 

RSVP Now! 

Reminder: The sign-up deadline is November 30. Feel free to spread the word and invite your friends! Now let’s get this holiday party started. 

Love,

Alison + John

For any questions or comments, email us at wemixalot (at) gmail (dot) com. 

[somuchsass]

YOU GUYS. This is going to be so much fun. Sign up before November 30th and invite your friends!

[andreii-tarkovsky]

Master of None - “Parents”

[thespoonmissioner]

[beyonce]

www.beyonce.com for more

[somuchsass]

Joe Thomas - Hello (Originally by Adele)

(Yes, Joe as in “I Wanna Know” Joe). So good to see him killin it. 

[yungjerkules-deactivated2021092]

On the real every single time a dude has tried to *serenade* me I spent the entire time wishing I was on another planet and trying not to make eye contact with him

[beerkc]

Who actually likes this??? It’s so fucking awkward and strange

[sixohthree]

I’ve never had someone serenade me but if they did, I would only be able to think of this scene.

[somuchsass]

All I want for Christmas is for Jason Segel to serenade me 

[folkinz]

Oh, hey! What’s up?

[somuchsass]

Well look at this precious autumn angel 

[onherway]

[somuchsass]

Amen.